👉 Unsaponifiable in chemistry refers to a substance that can be converted into a soluble or insoluble form without changing its chemical properties. This property is crucial for many applications, including agriculture, medicine, and environmental remediation. In other words, unsaponifiable substances are those that cannot be dissolved by water but may easily dissolve in organic solvents like ether or alcohol. Examples of unsaponifiable substances include starches (such as cornstarch), cellulose, and proteins. These compounds can
